College comparison

The University of the South vs Trinity University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	The University of the South Sewanee, TN	Trinity University San Antonio, TX
Acceptance rateTrinity University is more selective	57%	26%
SAT (25–75)	1260–1390	1340–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,607	2,505
Avg net price	$27,872	$23,464
Median earnings (10 yr)Trinity University reports higher median earnings	$64,911	$71,668
Graduation rate	80%	84%
Median debt	$22,855	$22,954
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is The University of the South or Trinity University harder to get into?

Trinity University is more selective: The University of the South's acceptance rate is approximately 57% and Trinity University's is approximately 26% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of the South vs Trinity University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1260–1390 at The University of the South and 1340–1500 at Trinity University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.